Fine-tune, polish SOP for movement of security forces convoys: Tarigami
Srinagar: Alleging that restrictions on movement of private vehicles during the movement of security forces convoys on national highway is giving tough time to the commuters, senior CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami urged authorities to fine-tune and polish the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of convoy movement. “The commuters who travel towards their respective workplaces have […]
51 Walnut trees cut: Tehsildar, several other officials suspended for negligence in Shopian
Srinagar: Authorities have suspended several officials — including Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Patwari, Lumberdar and Chowkidar — for failing to take any action against unauthorised cutting of 51 walnut trees in south Kashmir district of Shopian. Official sources on Saturday said that Deputy Commissioner Shopian Dr Owais Ahmad has suspended Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Patwari and Lambardar […]
Fresh traffic allowed on Kashmir highway, vehicles to ply from Srinagar to Jammu
Srinagar: Fresh traffic was on Saturday allowed to ply on Srinagar-Jammu national highway, connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, after clearing valley-bound vehicles, which were stranded on the highway since Thursday due to bad road condition. Meanwhile, snow clearance operation was going on from both sides of the Zojila pass on Srinagar-Leh National […]
Kashmir issue could lead to a nuclear conflict in South Asia: US media
Washington: US media has warned that the Kashmir issue could lead to a nuclear conflict in South Asia. A senior US Senator Mitt Romney said terrorists continue to stoke tensions between India and Pakistan. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), underscored the need to fight militancy for restoring peace Kashmir. “Militants operating out of Pakistan and […]
NIA summons Mirwaiz to Delhi for questioning, parts of downtown Srinagar shut
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq to New Delhi on Monday in a terror funding case. Meanwhile, as the news spread in downtown Srinagar, shopkeepers downed shutters in Jamia Market, Nowhatta and adjoining areas against the move by the investigation agency. According to the […]
Persuade youth to shun violence, stop others from joining militancy, Army to Kashmiri mothers
Srinagar: Reiterating his appeal to the mothers of the militants to persuade the youth to shun the path of violence and stop others from picking up guns, a top Army commander on Saturday accused them safety and security. General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen K J S Dhillon also […]
Reports about abduction of soldier from Budgam incorrect: Defence Ministry
Srinagar: Refuting reports that a serving Army soldier was abducted from central Kashmir district of Budgam, a Defence Ministry spokesperson said that the jawan was safe. “Media reports of the abduction of a serving Army soldier on leave from Qazipora, Chadoora, Budgam are incorrect,” he said on Saturday. “The soldier is safe. Speculations may please […]
Army Chief reviews operational preparedness on western border
New Delhi: Amid unprovoked and continued ceasefire violations on the northern border with Pakistan, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited Western Command Headquarters and reviewed the operational preparedness along our western borders, an official statement said. During his visit, the Western Army Commander, Lieutenant General Surender Singh briefed and […]
Pak asks ICC to take notice of Team India wearing military caps
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take notice of the Indian team wearing military caps during the third One Day International (ODI) against Australia. Indian team had wore military caps during 3rd One-Day International against Australia in Ranchi on Friday, to show solidarity for the Pulwama attack martyred soldiers. Caption […]
Josh of patriotism hasn’t even spared the skies, Mehbooba on AI advisory
Srinagar: Taking a jibe at an Air India (AI) advisory asking its crew members to say ‘Jai Hind’ after every flight announcement, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that she is a little surprised that with General Elections around the corner, the josh of patriotism hasn’t even spared the skies. […]
